Michael Horovitz on Allen Ginsberg
Michael Horovitz chooses the poet and founder of the 'Beat Generation', Allen Ginsberg. With Matthew Parris. From 2013.
Matthew Parris is joined by Michael Horovitz who nominates fellow poet and founder of the 'Beat Generation', Allen Ginsberg, as his Great Life. Ginsberg's friend and biographer Barry Miles provides biographical detail of this colourful and controversial writer, who through his battle for free expression inspired American counter culture.
Producer: Melvin Rickarby
First broadcast on 主播大秀 Radio 4 in December 2013.
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| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Matthew Parris |
| Interviewed Guest | Michael Horovitz |
| Producer | Melvin Rickarby |
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Tue 17 Dec 2013 16:30主播大秀 Radio 4- Fri 20 Dec 2013 23:00主播大秀 Radio 4
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Great Lives
Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.
